saccorator

To All,
I am picking up my TSX today. Can you tell me what to look for as far as potential problems, rattles, quirks etc? I plan on taking it for a test drive before I sign all the papers. I am curious whether there are signs of a problem TSX or not. I am trading in a 350Z and that car is blessed with problems that I now familiar with (check www.my350z.com, if you are interested.) Also, check this article that was recently posted on Autoweek, if you are interested.
http://www.autoweek.com/search/searc...56591&record=2

Thanks!

JR8

Completely extend the lumbar and press your back into the seat near the lumbar level. This may cause the seat to rattle. Drive it over several potholes and listen if the windshield starts to rattle.

Look over the paint. When I picked up my CG, it looked like there was a lot of glue residue left over from the plastic. Don't pay for wax or prep fees if this is left on the car.

horsetrdr

The best rattle test for me was to drive over a series of lane reflectors on the road (common here in SC) over about 30-50MPH (stereo off). Do that, plus playing the stereo loud with the bass up and treble down and you should be able to find out quickly if your car has rattles. I have a minor pass door rattle and an occasional rear deck buzz. Not too objectionable though. Still love the car.

STL

You should not ever have to pay any "wax or prep fees" anyhow. That's just another item for suckers (like special protection clearcoats).

ostrich

Drive it on the highway, turn off the stereo and listen to any unusually loud wind noise.

I also noted some plastic residue on the car that the dealer should have completely removed.